Part Time Maintenance Technician

Maintain in good repair the physical operation, structural integrity, safety and security of our Facility Homes and Corporate Office. Frontida’s Maintenance Manager is expected to manage maintenance as a whole, immediately respond to critical situations, take initiative when he or she observes a need, actively observe and demonstrate attentiveness to facility needs. Must communicate effectively with the Regional Facilities Director, as well as all Executive Directors. Assist the Executive Directors in the monitoring of all facility maintenance. Act as a support mechanism for the Executive Director and Regional Facilities Director, regarding all facility issues. Be creative and flexible. Be on call for emergencies after hours and on weekends.

DUTIES:

The Maintenance Tech will be responsible for the below job duties including but not limited to:

• Represent Frontida with professionalism, always embracing Frontida’s culture, which includes “treating others as you would like to be treated”.

• Ensure that Frontida is compliant with DHS 83 and its regulations regarding the maintenance of the facilities, and the safety of its residents.

• Manage projects that encompass the renovation of the buildings. This includes proposing a budget plan for those projects, gathering bids for projects that require outside vendors, pricing materials, recommending materials, and installing those materials.

• Maintain buildings and their systems for conditions that need attention and take appropriate action to correct problems. This includes any area on the interior and exterior of the building(s).

• Maintain tracking of ALL repair issues that arise by using the “Work order” program currently in place for the building.

• Report maintenance spending to Executive Director in the format and time frame established by our purchasing policies. Accurately report and include all receipts. Explain variance in spending as needed.

• Communicate information that is deemed “vital” to the facilities and Regional Facilities Director as it relates to the facilities physical maintenance.

• Regularly report daily activities and facility needs to the Executive Director.

• Coordinate communication with outside appliance maintenance to ensure that all appliances are operating safely and efficiently.

• Contribute to the effective, positive, cooperative and coordinated activities within the maintenance department and with other departments of Frontida, Inc operations.

• Ensure and assist in the development and implementation of preventative maintenance practices on all equipment and structures in or around the company facilities.

• As directed, perform repairs to company buildings, such as, but not limited to, carpets, walls, ceilings, equipment, appliances, heating and cooling systems, security systems, electrical systems and plumbing systems; also perform painting, basic carpentry and cement work.

• As needed, mow, trim and edge company facilities lawns. Also plant and maintain turf areas, trees and shrubs; pull weeds, prune shrubs and perform other related exterior landscape duties as needed. Communicate with the contracted Landscaper (if applicable), any deficiencies regarding lawncare or snow removal.

• As needed, apply fertilizers, insecticides, and other chemicals to turf and shrub areas.

• Operate company vehicles; trailers and lawn care equipment in an appropriate and safe manner.

• Use and maintain appropriate company equipment, whether motorized or manually operated, to complete assigned work according to requested specifications, verbal instructions and established procedures. As directed, adapt equipment and materials to meet specific requirements.

• Always perform repair and maintenance duties while employing safe and responsible practices and utilizing safety equipment when necessary.

• Maintain harmonious relations with existing employees and new employees.

• Make recommendations to Executive Director and Regional Facilities Director for improving Company policies, procedures, and practices involving facility physical operation matters.

• Maintain knowledge of building maintenance industry trends, innovations and recommendations. Learn and refer to DHS 83 State of Wisconsin regulatory code as it relates to facility compliance. Maintain 100% compliance regarding Life safety equipment/ inspections as outlined in the State Book or designated document system.

• Communicate appropriate information to all new maintenance personnel regarding company policies and maintenance department practices.

• Maintain a professional image that is consistent with the image of Frontida, Inc.

• Ensure that facilities operations conform to the company’s advertised policies, practices and procedures.

• Communicate to the appropriate department any identified problems or concerns regarding a resident, employee or facility operation in a timely manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stand, sit and walk for long periods of time.

• Full ranges of motion to climb, balance, kneel, crouch or crawl.

• Full function of hands and arms

• Occasionally lift/or move up to 75 pounds.

In addition to my duties as outlined above I understand that I am expected to uphold Frontida’s values in my day-to-day activities:

• Work Hard

• Follow the Rules

• Love Others

• Have Fun

DUTIES:

The Maintenance Tech will be responsible for the below job duties including but not limited to:

• Represent Frontida with professionalism, always embracing Frontida’s culture, which includes “treating others as you would like to be treated”.

• Ensure that Frontida is compliant with DHS 83 and its regulations regarding the maintenance of the facilities, and the safety of its residents.

• Manage projects that encompass the renovation of the buildings. This includes proposing a budget plan for those projects, gathering bids for projects that require outside vendors, pricing materials, recommending materials, and installing those materials.

• Maintain buildings and their systems for conditions that need attention and take appropriate action to correct problems. This includes any area on the interior and exterior of the building(s).

• Maintain tracking of ALL repair issues that arise by using the “Work order” program currently in place for the building.

• Report maintenance spending to Executive Director in the format and time frame established by our purchasing policies. Accurately report and include all receipts. Explain variance in spending as needed.

• Communicate information that is deemed “vital” to the facilities and Regional Facilities Director as it relates to the facilities physical maintenance.

• Regularly report daily activities and facility needs to the Executive Director.

• Coordinate communication with outside appliance maintenance to ensure that all appliances are operating safely and efficiently.

• Contribute to the effective, positive, cooperative and coordinated activities within the maintenance department and with other departments of Frontida, Inc operations.

• Ensure and assist in the development and implementation of preventative maintenance practices on all equipment and structures in or around the company facilities.

• As directed, perform repairs to company buildings, such as, but not limited to, carpets, walls, ceilings, equipment, appliances, heating and cooling systems, security systems, electrical systems and plumbing systems; also perform painting, basic carpentry and cement work.

• As needed, mow, trim and edge company facilities lawns. Also plant and maintain turf areas, trees and shrubs; pull weeds, prune shrubs and perform other related exterior landscape duties as needed. Communicate with the contracted Landscaper (if applicable), any deficiencies regarding lawncare or snow removal.

• As needed, apply fertilizers, insecticides, and other chemicals to turf and shrub areas.

• Operate company vehicles; trailers and lawn care equipment in an appropriate and safe manner.

• Use and maintain appropriate company equipment, whether motorized or manually operated, to complete assigned work according to requested specifications, verbal instructions and established procedures. As directed, adapt equipment and materials to meet specific requirements.

• Always perform repair and maintenance duties while employing safe and responsible practices and utilizing safety equipment when necessary.

• Maintain harmonious relations with existing employees and new employees.

• Make recommendations to Executive Director and Regional Facilities Director for improving Company policies, procedures, and practices involving facility physical operation matters.

• Maintain knowledge of building maintenance industry trends, innovations and recommendations. Learn and refer to DHS 83 State of Wisconsin regulatory code as it relates to facility compliance. Maintain 100% compliance regarding Life safety equipment/ inspections as outlined in the State Book or designated document system.

• Communicate appropriate information to all new maintenance personnel regarding company policies and maintenance department practices.

• Maintain a professional image that is consistent with the image of Frontida, Inc.

• Ensure that facilities operations conform to the company’s advertised policies, practices and procedures.

• Communicate to the appropriate department any identified problems or concerns regarding a resident, employee or facility operation in a timely manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stand, sit and walk for long periods of time.

• Full ranges of motion to climb, balance, kneel, crouch or crawl.

• Full function of hands and arms

• Occasionally lift/or move up to 75 pounds.

In addition to my duties as outlined above I understand that I am expected to uphold Frontida’s values in my day-to-day activities:

• Work Hard

• Follow the Rules

• Love Others

• Have Fun